In An Age of Incentives Eric Felton says incentives for students are spreading like kudzu. Not only are parents paying off their kids for making good grades, schools in New York, DC, Chicago and Dallas have paid out $6 million in incentives for getting better grades, reading books, and behaving in class. North Carolina is… Continue reading what’s wrong with rewards? parenting in an age of incentives
Author: wally metts
Wally Metts is the daysman. He is a professor of English and communication at Spring Arbor University and co-pastors Falling Waters Bible Church. The father of four adult children, he and his wife Katie raise barn cats on 20 acres in Horton, Michigan. His grandchildren call him Santa.
praying for missionaries
The sovereign purpose of God in missions and evangelism suggests two things. We should count less and pray more.
a spirit of responsibility in an age of opportunity
Today’s college graduates are often called the boomerang generation, a reference to their tendency to return home after graduation. I often joke with students about this, suggesting that they get their resume and job search in gear early so they won’t end up living in their parent’s basement. It’s no joke, unfortunately, as I indicated… Continue reading a spirit of responsibility in an age of opportunity
a spirit of humility in an age of entitlement
In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich. ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer This is the age of entitlement, and few things cause more difficulty for college graduates today than unreasonable expectations and overreaching self-esteem. Self-esteem, as it… Continue reading a spirit of humility in an age of entitlement
what hope looks like
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4. In a recent post, it's a jungle out there, I discussed the daunting challenges confronting college graduates today. It’s not just that the job market is slow.… Continue reading what hope looks like
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